Texas Health and Human Services Commission requires the services of
1 Business Analyst 3, hereafter referred to as Candidate(s), who meets the general qualifications of
Business Analyst 3, Applications/Software Development and the specifications outlined in this document for the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
All work products resulting from the project shall be considered "works made for hire" and are the property of the
Texas Health and Human Services Commission and may include pre-selection requirements that potential Vendors (and their Candidates) submit to and satisfy criminal background checks as authorized by Texas law.
Texas Health and Human Services Commission will pay no fees for interviews or discussions, which occur during the process of selecting a Candidate(s).
Reviews, analyzes, and evaluates business systems and user needs. Formulates systems to parallel overall business strategies. Experienced with business process reengineering and identifying new applications of technology to business problems to make business more effective. Familiar with industry standard business process mapping, and reengineering. Prepares solution options, risk identification, and financial analyses such as cost/benefit, ROI, buy/build, etc. Writes detailed description of user needs, program functions, and steps required to develop or modify computer programs.
Ability to work independently and in a hybrid environment with knowledge of Agile methodologies.
II. CANDIDATE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Requirements:
Candidates that do not meet or exceed the minimum stated requirements (skills/experience) will be displayed to customers but may not be chosen for this opportunity. |
| Years |
Required/Preferred |
Experience |
| 8 |
Required |
Deep understanding of ArcGIS including analysis and development work |
III. TERMS OF SERVICE
Services are expected to start 06/03/2024 and are expected to complete by 08/31/2024. Total estimated hours per Candidate shall not exceed 688 hours. This service may be amended, renewed, and/or extended providing both parties agree to do so in writing.
IV. WORK HOURS AND LOCATION
Services shall be provided during normal business hours unless otherwise coordinated through the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding State holidays when the agency is closed.
The primary work location(s) will be at 1100 West 49th Street Moreton Building Austin, TX 78751. Any and all travel, per diem, parking, and/or living expenses shall be at the Candidate's and/or Vendor's expense. Texas Health and Human Services Commission will provide pre-approved, written authorization for travel for any services to be performed away from the primary work location(s). Pre-approved travel expenses are limited to the rates and comply with the rules prescribed by the State of Texas for travel by its classified employees, including any requirement for original receipts.
The Candidate(s) may be required to work outside the normal business hours on weekends, evenings and holidays, as requested. Payment for work over 40 hours will be at the hourly rate quoted and must be coordinated and pre-approved through Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
V. OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Onsite work: Wednesday and Thursday
Remote work: Mon, Tues and Fri
Location: Required to be Local to the Austin, TX area
Interviews will be conducted through Microsoft Teams
VI. ADDITIONAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Submission of a candidate’s resume by multiple vendors will result in disqualification of the candidate from this opportunity.
This position is subject to availability of funding.
In submitting a resume for this solicitation, the vendor attests to their compliance with e-verify for the submitted candidate. E-verify requirements are outlined in Appendix A, Section P. Immigration, of the Standard Terms and Conditions for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contract.
Worker must sign an Acceptable Use Agreement as a condition of employment.
Worker must sign and return an HHSC Information Technology Staff Augmentation Contractor Integrity Agreement (IT Form 4710) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must sign and return and HHS Information Security Cybersecurity Training Acknowledgement (HHS Form 3834) before a purchase order is issued.
Vendor must conduct a criminal history investigation of the Worker and provide the results to HHSC prior to the issuance of any purchase order. The criminal history investigation must have been conducted within six months prior to the issuance of any purchase order, including a purchase order for modifying or extending the terms of the agreement. Should the Worker not be acceptable to HHSC at any time because of the results of the criminal history investigation, then HHSC may immediately terminate its purchase order and related service agreement or request replacement of the Worker in question.
By accepting the purchaser order, the Vendor agrees to comply with the HHS Data Use Agreement.
VII. RIGHT TO AMEND OR WITHDRAW SOLICITATION
DIR reserves the right to alter, amend or modify any provisions of this solicitation, or to withdraw this solicitation, at any time prior to the award of a Work Order pursuant hereto, if it is determined by DIR to be in the best interest of the State to do so.
VIII. RESPONSE DEADLINE
Vendor shall respond via the ITSAC Portal with proposed candidate resumes and the response must be received by 05/02/2024 @ 5:00 PM (CT).